Headed out early this morning as I had to get back for an important appointment (more on that in a bit). I decided to head to the hills - Monyash, skirted around Buxton and then the Cat and Fiddle to give my legs a work out. Weather was great, dry and mild with the sun poking through on occasions. It was slightly misty to begin with and leaves are starting to fall from the trees so Autumn is here. Always seem to see lots of roadkill - squirrels, badgers, rabbits, pheasants but today I saw a dead cat at the side of the road.
It was still intact so must have been clipped by a vehicle. Only farms nearby so I'm assuming it came from one of those.
Strava stats are 58.1 miles completed at an average speed of 14.6mph and elevation gain of over 4200 feet. Pleasantly surprised with the average speed considering the climbing involved. (I also did a 44.3 mile last week - it's on Strava but my mind wasn't focused so I didn't write it up).
Libre finished last week so these are all blood readings - at start 5.0 mmol/l (had a couple of biccies), 8 miles 5.6 mmol/l, at 25 miles 4.3 mmol/l, at 32 miles 6.4 mmol/l, at 40 miles 8.4 mmol/l, at 49 miles 8.1 mmol/l, at 54 miles 4.3 mmol/l (I know I was going up uphill but how can it drop so fast
) and back home 7.8 mmol/l. On the ride I had 3 gels, quinoa cereal bar and half energy/protein bar. The pump saga is still ongoing - I spoke to the DSN last week and she said it should be anytime soon.
The important appointment was getting back to watch live on Sky the mighty Blades stuff Wednesday 4-2 at Hillsborough. After a great ride a great match. What a good day.
Early morning mist near Waterfall
From the same place looking towards Waterhouses with the sun trying to break through
Here's the Garmin
